Let’s talk about flax eggs! We’re living in a strange alternate reality where flaxseed is often easier to find than actual eggs. Flax eggs, made simply with ground flaxseed and water, are a pantry-friendly substitute that just might save you a trip to the store. In fact, you can also make chia seed “eggs” using this technique, if you have those on hand. If you’re vegan or have an egg allergy in your family, you may be well familiar with flax eggs already....
About Idli Upma This Idli Upma recipe is an easy way to use leftover idlis to make a quick breakfast and gets done in 15 minutes. You can use fresh Idlis or idlis which have been refrigerated. if using idlis that have been refrigerated, then allow them to come at room temperature before making the dish. There are many variations you can do in idli upma like adding some grated veggies, boiled peas and even adding nuts like cashews....
Last week, Cookie and I zoomed up to Minneapolis to visit a friend. It was a long drive, long enough to justify lots of seat squirming as all the hills and trees started looking the same, but we made it there and we made it back. In between, we explored the city with my college roommate/tour guide. She took me to all the cool places to eat and drink, and shop, and hike and bike....
This lauki ki sabzi is a staple at home. This is a very homely recipe and is the like the food which we cook everyday. Making this lauki sabzi also does not take time and gets done quickly. I learnt this Punjabi lauki recipe from my mother-in-law. Somehow I forgot to add the recipe. We usually make this sabzi slightly spicy as the spiciness goes well with the bland taste of lauki....
A great evening spent with family and friends is my idea of a good time! In addition to great company, every party needs great food paired with some delicious cocktails. But, did you know that mixed drinks or cocktails are one of the biggest culprits that lead us to consume way too much sugar without even realizing it? My hubby and I keep experimenting with lower-carb versions of our favorite cocktails so that we can enjoy them while on our carb-conscious diet....
About Masala Dosa While masala dosa is a famous snack most popular in South India, these tasty stuffed crepes are enjoyed in North India as well and can be found on menus throughout the world. Masala dosa are crispy, soft, savory and healthy crepes made with a rice and lentil batter. The dosa are gluten-free and dairy-free, with a sturdy yet soft texture that’s great for holding a hearty homemade potato filling....
I have already posted the recipes of South Indian mushroom peas curry. This recipe is more North Indian style and also home style. Usually I make matar mushroom this way. You can replace mushroom with paneer or cottage cheese. Mushroom and paneer go well with most veggies and are often used to make rich curry dishes for vegetarians. In many recipes you can easily replace mushroom with paneer and vice versa....
The first day of fall slipped by me unnoticed last week. I did, however, notice the spaghetti squash at the grocery store. It was a full stop, dramatic, no-way moment when I saw it. “Fall, are you here already?” I glanced around and saw apples and sweet potatoes on display. Then I looked down at my shorts and sandals. “Why is it still so hot outside?!” I tossed a spaghetti squash in my basket, went home and created version 1....
Why this Veg Paratha Recipe Works? As I have mentioned above, the cooked and mashed veggies give these mix veg paratha a softer texture. Since they remain soft, they are great to be packed in a lunch box and can be eaten at any time of the day. These parathas are a good way to include some veggies in the diet for kids. They taste so good that even fussy kids who don’t like vegetables will like to eat them....
What is Mooli Paratha Mooli paratha is another favorite paratha recipe from the land of Punjab. These delicious radish flatbread are usually served as breakfast in Punjabi homes. Mooli is the Hindi word for radish. Paratha is an unleavened flatbread made with whole wheat flour. Since this paratha is made with savory radish stuffing, it is called mooli paratha. I share a family recipe that we have been making for ages....
About Homemade Muskmelon Juice Cantaloupe, a variety of Muskmelon is a lovely, sweet fruit with soft flesh and lots of water content. While they are wonderful to eat plain or in a fruit salad, sometimes I prepare juice from them. Growing up in Mumbai, we used to drink Muskmelon juice (or Kharbuja juice – the Hindi name for muskmelon is Kharbuja) during the hot, sticky summers. It was so delicious, and super easy to prepare – just peel and seed the melon, pop it in a blender, add a touch of sugar or jaggery, and blend....
I never saw any paneer Kolhapuri being served in Kolhapur. But paneer Kolhapuri is served in the menu of many North Indian restaurants in metro cities. Kolhapuri cuisine is best known for its spicy, hot and robust flavors. Another recipe that I have already shared from the Kolhapuri cuisine is Veg Kolhapuri. This recipe of paneer Kolhapuri has been adapted from the veg Kolhapuri recipe I had posted a few years back....
I consider myself a pickle connoisseur, and I dare say that these pickled jalapeños are the best. These pickled jalapeños are fresh and lightly crisp, with the perfect level of heat. They’re so much better than their store-bought counterparts, which have been sitting on the shelf for who knows how long. To make this recipe, you’ll need fresh jalapeños, vinegar, water, an optional garlic clove, and salt. That’s it—the rest of the magic is due to the method....
The veggies added are potato, beans, carrots, cabbage, brinjal, snake gourd, drumsticks, chow chow, cauliflower, yellow pumpkin, white pumkin and green peas. When I have mix veggies at home, poricha kuzhambu is one dish I often tend to make with them. I prepare poricha kulambu both with tuvar dal and moong dal. Both ways the kuzhambu tastes good. A long time reader of the blog had shared her recipe of poricha kuzhambu with me last year....
About Ragi Kheer Ragi Kheer is that Indian dessert which you can sometimes prepare easily at home over your regular rice kheer, and enjoy with your loved ones. All you need for this pudding is ragi or nachni flour (finger millet flour), milk, sugar, ghee, your basic flavorings and some nuts. This Ragi Kheer recipe is supremely easy and gets made within 30 minutes. You can even skip adding the dry fruits and saffron if you wish to....
No festival in India is complete without mithai (sweetmeats). This compilation is going to help you select the best ones for your siblings and family. So, get ready, choose your favorite and make this year’s Raksha Bandhan, a super special one. Significance of Raksha Bandhan Festival One of the most significant ones for Hindus, Raksha Bandhan Festival is celebrated by brothers, sisters and even siblings. On this auspicious day, a sacred thread called ‘rakhi’ is tied on the wrist of the brother by his sister....
About Rava Idli Being an idli and Dosa lover, I never say no to the different varieties of both these quintessential South Indian preparations. This recipe of Rava Idli is a tried and tested formula of making really good idlis from cream of wheat or semolina at home. Also known as Suji Ki Idli (in Hindi) it is a soft, pillowy steamed savory cake made from rava or suji and is a popular variation of the traditional South Indian idli which is made with fermented rice and lentil batter....
What is Sandesh Sandesh is a Bengali sweet made with chenna or paneer which is also known as Indian cottage cheese. It is sweet and moist in taste making it the perfect tasty sweet to serve as a dessert or snack. Once you try this bengali sandesh recipe you’ll be hooked! Sandesh is a lot easier to make than you think, compared to Gulab Jamun or Rasgulla. Start by preparing fresh paneer or cottage cheese by curdling milk with lemon juice and gather the curdled milk solids in a cheesecloth or muslin....
Man alive! Monday snuck up on me after a weekend away. (Park City, Utah—have you been? It’s my new favorite mountain town.) No amount of black coffee or dark chocolate peanut butter cups have managed to wake me up from my post-trip fog, but I have this totally epic burrito bowl recipe for you. Let’s get to it. Basically, all you do is roast some spaghetti squash until it’s tender and caramelized on the edges....
I’d almost forgotten how much I enjoy live music. Isn’t that terrible? I just don’t keep up with shows that come through town because I don’t have a default music buddy to go with me. Last night, Jordan texted me as I was photographing this salad with a super last-minute, free ticket to see Ok Go. Since I’m “the friend who’s up for anything!” I drove right there to meet them....
